And missing for almost a week a happy ending for the Search And Rescue Dog who got lost herself as shes reunited with her owner. The uk Health Secretary sajid javid has ruled out introducing any new Covid Restrictions in england before the new year. Ministers had been under pressure to respond to rising Infection Levels after the devolved administrations in scotland, wales and Northern Ireland all implemented measures to stem the spread of the Omicron Variant. The Health Secretary said 90 of covid cases in england are now thought to be the Omicron Variant and he urged people to remain cautious when celebrating new years eve, saying the government wont hesitate to act in the future if necessary. Heres our Political Correspondent ian watson. With a Record Number of covid cases recorded on christmas day, there were fears of a rather bleaker new year. Scotland, wales and Northern Ireland have all imposed further restrictions. So there was pressure on the government at westminster to make i
Hello and welcome to bbc news. Thanks forjoining us, we are going to bring you developments from across the globe as the rapid rise in 0micron cases triggers a slew of different responses. The Us Health Authorities have halved the recommended isolation period for people who Test Positive for covid 19 but dont exhibit symptoms. The centers for Disease Control now says that infected but asymptomatic people should stay at home for five days and wear a mask around others for a further five. It comes as New York City made it compulsory for everyone aged 12 and above to be fully vaccinated against covid, in order to access indoor entertainment and sports activities. New york citys mayor explained why the measures were being taken now. We have made history in New York City. And we lead the nation with the strongest Vaccine Mandate anywhere, private sector Vaccine Mandate, reaching hundreds of thousands of businesses and we put this mandate into action, as 0micron was coming, but we had no ide
Of mourning and commemoration. Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. We are going to bring you developments from across the globe as the rapid rise in 0micron cases triggers a slew of different responses. The Us Health Authorities have halved the recommended isolation period for people who Test Positive for covid 19, but dont exhibit symptoms. The centers for Disease Control now says that infected but asymptomatic people should stay at home for five days and wear a mask around others for a further five. It comes as New York City made it compulsory for everyone aged 12 and above to be fully vaccinated against covid, in order to access indoor entertainment and sports activities. New york citys mayor explained why the measures were being taken now. We have made history in New York City. And we lead the nation with the strongest Vaccine Mandate anywhere, private sector Vaccine Mandate, reaching hundreds of thousands of businesses, and we put this mandate into actio
Remembering Archbishop Desmond tutu south africa has begun a week of events to commemorate the anti apartheid leader, who died on sunday. And a happy end to this tail. Cheering the rescue dog that was lost and then found. Hello and a warm welcome if youre watching in the uk, on pbs in the us or around the world. Iamjane i amjane hill. The uk Health Secretary, sajid javid, has ruled out introducing any new Covid Restrictions in england before the new year. Ministers had been under pressure to respond to rising Infection Levels after the devolved administrations in scotland, wales and Northern Ireland all implemented measures to stem the spread of the omicron variant. Scotland has seen its highest ever number of cases this Christmas Period 11,030 were recorded on boxing day, and today, there were just over 10,500. Meanwhile, england confirmed 98,515 cases in the past day. The Health Secretary said 90 of covid cases in england are now thought to be the 0micron Variant and he urged people
Cape towns city hall is bathed in purple light, to honour Archbishop Desmond tutu, south africas anti apartheid leader, who died on sunday. And the new technology which could revolutionise the sorting of Plastic Packaging and Boost Recycling rates Around The World. Hello, and welcome to bbc news. The uk Health Secretary, sajid javid, has ruled out introducing any new Covid Restrictions in england before the new year. Ministers had been under pressure to respond to rising Infection Levels after the devolved administrations in scotland, wales and Northern Ireland all implemented measures to stem the spread of the omicron variant. Scotland has seen its highest ever number of cases this Christmas Period 11,030 were recorded on boxing day, and today, there were just over 10,500. Meanwhile, england confirmed 98,515 cases in the past day. The Health Secretary said 90 of covid cases in england are now thought to be the 0micron Variant and he urged people to remain cautious when celebrating new